Alliaceous vegetables market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian alliaceous vegetables market expanded significantly in 2018 and 2019, driven by growing consumer awareness of the health benefits of fresh vegetables like garlic and onions, which boosted demand for nutritious options. Agricultural technology innovations, including vertical farming and hydroponics, supported increased production without compromising quality and with reduced environmental impact.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily altered purchasing habits and supply chains, leading to a decrease in market volume. The market continued to contract in 2021 and 2022, with a calm in the organic segment contributing to the modest decline. By 2023, strategic acquisitions by companies and innovations in distribution, such as online sales with home delivery, helped revive demand, resulting in a market recovery.

Throughout the period, persistent consumer interest in organic products and a focus on traceability and short supply chains provided secondary market context, although overall volume experienced fluctuations.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Italy

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Italy's production of alliaceous vegetables reached 500.4 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a modest decline of 3.9% from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 413.0 thousand tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 520.8 thousand tonnes. The most significant drop was in 2018 at 8.2%, whereas the largest surge was in 2019 with a 26.1% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of alliaceous vegetables production in Italy rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 025 million US dollars, up by 19.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 58.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 16.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 617 million US dollars, with the most notable decline that year at 4.4%. The highest increase was in 2019, reaching 38.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Italy

Exports in kind, K t

Italy's exports of alliaceous vegetables fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 44.0 thousand tonnes, showing a controlled decrease of 4.3% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 25.1%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 9.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, France, and Austria were the key markets for Italy's alliaceous vegetables exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 39.2% of exports, France for 17.3%, and Austria for 9.8%, together making up 66.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of decline, Italy's cross-border shipments of alliaceous vegetables rebounded. In 2020, exports amounted to 90.1 million US dollars, reflecting a strong increase of 19.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 6.9%, with an average annual rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 75.4 million US dollars, and the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 9.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and France were the primary buyers of alliaceous vegetables from Italy in value terms. Germany held 42.3% of exports, Austria 12.9%, and France 11.9%, collectively accounting for 67.2% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Italy

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Italy's imports of alliaceous vegetables declined. In 2020, imports stood at 109.6 thousand tonnes, down by 10.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 14.6%, equivalent to an average annual growth of 4.6%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 123.0 thousand tonnes, with the most significant rise in 2018 at 20.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K t

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany formed the main cluster of suppliers for Italy's alliaceous vegetables imports in volume terms. The Netherlands contributed 22.7% of imports, Spain 20.7%, and Germany 17.5%, together representing 60.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Italy's imports of alliaceous vegetables increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 134.2 million US dollars, up by 10.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value rose by 40.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, the Netherlands, and France led as the top suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Italy in value terms. Spain accounted for 40.6% of imports, the Netherlands for 20.1%, and France for 12.3%, jointly making up 73.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020